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Highlights
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Heavy rainfall in August resulted in an emergency situation in Layoune camp. WFP responded by distributing 2,000 emergency rations to replace lost food.
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WFP Algeria urgently requires USD 6.4 million until the end of 2016 to cover the supply chain and ensure food distribution.
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The Western Sahara refugee crisis ranks top among forgotten crises, according to the ECHO Forgotten Crisis Assessment 2014.
Operational Updates
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The monthly energy intake reached was 1,952 kcal per person per day, falling slightly below the planned 2,166 kcal per person per day due to a reduced ration of pulses.
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Focusing on Nutrition, WFP distributed 1.7 mt of vegetable oil, CSB+ and sugar to treat 487 malnourished pregnant and nursing women. Another 0.23 mt of MNPs were distributed to 7,683 pregnant and nursing women to prevent malnutrition.
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On 16 August, heavy rainfall led to the destruction of shelters and infrastructure, as well as the loss of food rations, directly affecting over 400 families in Layoune camp. A rapid emergency assessment was conducted jointly with the refugee authorities, the Algerian Red Crescent, UN and NGO partners. Based on this, WFP carried out an emergency distribution of 2,000 half rations to flood victims on 18 August. This emergency ration consisted of 4 kg of wheat flour, 1 kg of barley, 0.5 kg of CSB+, 0.5 kg sugar and 0.92 kg oil, to cover food needs until the following distribution in September.
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In addition, on 20 August the Sahrawi Red Crescent distributed a mix of commodities to another 449 families that were identified as partially affected by the emergency. UNHCR, UNICEF and NGO partners continue to provide assistance in other affected sectors, namely shelter, WASH and education.